Gordonvale

Live or farm around Gordonvale and need an auto electrician? This sugar town on the Mulgrave River has worked around its mill since 1896 and sits at the bottom of the Gillies Range Road, so farm utes, machinery, range driving and rodent damage define the work.

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Common auto electrical jobs in Gordonvale

Gordonvale is surrounded by cane fields and mountain ranges, and its rhythm follows the crushing season. Vehicles here work hard for six months and then wait.

Farm utes in the crush

During the crushing season, farm utes run between paddocks, sheds and the cane tramway sidings from early morning. Mud and dust get into plugs and switches, and constant short runs with lights and radios on load up the charging system. Spotlights and beacons often get added in a hurry. Sealed switches, good earths and fused circuits keep things reliable through the season. If the battery light flickers, check the alternator before it fails mid-harvest.

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Machinery batteries in the off-season

Once the crush finishes, tractors, haulouts and spare utes can sit for months. Even with everything off, batteries self-discharge, and a flat lead-acid battery left in the heat is soon ruined. A battery maintainer connected in the shed keeps it topped up, or you can disconnect the negative terminal. Our guide on how to charge a car battery covers safe charging at home.

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Rats and wiring in farm sheds

Cane country has no shortage of rats, and a vehicle parked in a shed for weeks is a warm, safe place to nest. Rodents chew insulation, which can cause shorts, warning lights or a vehicle that won't start at all. Some newer looms use materials rodents seem to like. Our guide rodent damage to car wiring explains the signs and how to protect parked vehicles.

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Lights for the Gillies Range

The Gillies Range Road is known for its 263 corners and climbs around 800 m between Gordonvale and the Tablelands. Cloud and rain often sit on the range, and visibility can drop quickly. Bright, well-aimed headlights and working fog lights make a real difference. Driving lights must be wired through a relay and only used where allowed. Before tackling the range at night, make sure every globe is working and the lenses are clean.

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Overheating on the climb

A long, slow climb up the range on a hot day pushes a car's cooling system hard, especially when towing. If the electric fan or its relay is weak, the temperature gauge starts rising halfway up. That is an electrical fault that is easy to check at the bottom of the hill. Watch the gauge on the climb and pull over safely if it goes past normal. Never open a hot radiator cap.

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Gordonvale auto electrical questions

How do I stop rats eating the wiring in my shed vehicles?

Keep sheds tidy, remove food and nesting material, and move vehicles or start them regularly so they are less attractive to nest in. Some owners leave bonnets up or use deterrents. Check under the bonnet before starting a vehicle that has been parked for a while, and look for droppings or chewed insulation.

My car runs hot on the Gillies but is fine in town. Why?

The climb puts a sustained load on the engine at low speed, so the cooling system relies heavily on the electric fan. A fan that is slow, a relay that cuts in and out, or a faulty temperature switch might not show up around town. Have the fan circuit and coolant system checked before your next trip up.

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